Eli Yokley, founder of PoliticMo.com, a blog covering state and national politics. He can be reached at eli@politicmo.com or (417) 597-3873.

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James McDonnell III contributed $25,000 to political candidates in the last quarter, including $15,000 to the Missouri Republican Party, $10,000 to House Speaker Tim Jones, and $5,000 to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder. The contributions from McDonnell came after the legislature passed a massive incentive package for The Boeing Company, whose presence in Missouri was started by the McDonnell family.

Roy Pfautch contributed $21,500 to candidates in 2013’s final quarter, including $20,000 to Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich’s reelection campaign and $1,000 to state Rep. Caleb Jones, R-California.

Jessie Bodine, founder of Bodine Aluminum, contributed $20,000 to State Auditor Tom Schweich’s reelection campaign last quarter. Earlier this month, Schweich learned that his Democratic rival had dropped out of the race due to inability to raise sufficient funds.

Former gubernatorial candidate and area businessman Dave Spence contributed $15,250 to candidates last quarter, including $5,000 each to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and House Utilities Committee Chairwoman Jeannie Riddle (who is running for state Senate). Spence also contributed $1,000 to the Missouri College Republicans.

Former CEO of Centric Group Douglas Albrecht contributed $12,500 last quarter, including $5,000 each to House Speaker Tim Jones and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley.

7. Danforth brothers

Former U.S. Sen. John Danforth and Chairman of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center William Danforth contributed $10,900 last quarter, including $5,000 to St. Charles County Executive Charlie Dooley and a total of $4,900 to Schweich.

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